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Rupal Chaudhary and Gulveer Singh The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) returns for its eighth edition, celebrating the achievements and inspiring journeys of India’s finest athletes. The TOISA 2025 ceremony will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, bringing together the country’s top sporting icons and emerging stars.This edition’s awards will honour performances…
Norway Chess 2026 will take place in Oslo from May 25 to June 5, featuring elite men’s and women’s tournaments with equal prize money and format. Six players in each event will compete in a double round-robin with Armageddon tiebreaks. Stars include Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Wesley So, plus Ju Wenjun, Zhu Jiner, Humpy…
Hindustan Unilever Limited Mumbai: Hindustan Unilever (HUL) on Wednesday said it will invest up to Rs 2,000 crore to expand manufacturing capacity in fast-growing premium categories across beauty & wellbeing and home care liquids. The investments will be spread over two years and cover multiple locations, the firm said. The proposed investment is in line…
The Allahabad high court has ruled that a person’s caste, assigned at birth, does not change even if they convert to another religion or marry into a different community.The court made the observation while dismissing an appeal challenging an Aligarh special court’s order summoning nine accused to face trial under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled…
Union Budget 2026 recognises the Indian IT sector as one of the key growth drivers for the country’s economy. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a single category for companies offering IT services in the country. Highlighting India’s position as a global leader in software development services, IT-enabled services, Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPOs) and contract…
The Manipuri film ‘Boong’ has made waves by securing a BAFTA nomination for Best Children’s and Family Film, a remarkable milestone for Indian cinema. Under the banner of Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, this coming-of-age tale, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, narrates the touching journey of a young boy striving to reunite with his father. The British…
NEW DELHI: Delhi saw a marked improvement in air quality after a winter rain on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 150 at 8 am, placing it in the “moderate” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).While the rain added to the city’s chilly weather, it offered much-needed relief from…
NEW DELHI: The national capital and surrounding areas woke up to clear skies on Saturday, following a fresh spell of heavy rainfall throughout Friday. The sudden change in weather brought slight relief from pollution, improving air quality and visibility in the region.Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 256 at 7 am, keeping…
Image Credit: TimesContent (TOI Archives) MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Urban Development Department on Thursday conducted the annual lottery determining mayoral reservations across the state’s 29 municipal corporations.Out of 29 Municipal Corporations, 1 is Scheduled Tribe (ST) , 3 Scheduled Caste (SC) (2 women SC), 8 Other Backward Caste (4 woman), 17 General (9 women). “Democracy Sliding…
MUMBAI: The Mumbai Mayor’s post was reserved for a woman from the General category in the lottery conducted by the state Urban Development Department on Thursday. Out of 29 municipal Corporations, 1 for Scheduled Tribe (ST), 3 for Scheduled Caste (SC) (including 2 women SC), 8 for Other Backward Caste (OBC) (including 4 women), and…
